Frank: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 12th Edition

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1 Frank: Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 12th Edition Chapter 01: Preliminary Steps in Radiography Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast is: a. ma b. time c. kvp d. SID PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p The ability to visualize very small structures on a radiograph is termed: a. Contrast b. Density c. Distortion d. recorded detail PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p. 4 TOP: Exam: 2 3. Radiographs of the hands, wrist, feet, and toes are routinely displayed on the illuminator with the digits: a. positioned towards the ceiling b. positioned towards the floor c. horizontal and pointed to the left d. horizontal and pointed to the right PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p. 10

2 The total destruction of microorganisms is accomplished through the use of: a. disinfectants b. sterilization c. germicides d. antiseptics PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p In film/screen radiography, which term is defined as the degree of blackening? a. optical density b. contrast c. recorded detail d. distortion PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p The equivalent term for optical density in digital imaging is: a. contrast b. noise c. brightness d. window level PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p The controlling factors for magnification are: a. density and contrast b. object-to-image receptor distance (OID) and source-to-image receptor distance (SID) c. central ray angle and central ray alignment d. part/image receptor alignment and SID

3 1-3 PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p Involuntary motion can be caused by which of the following? (1) peristalsis (2) spasm (3) breathing PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p. 18 OBJ: Category: Positioning 9. Voluntary motion resulting from lack of control can be caused by: (1) fear (2) age (child) (3) tremors PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p. 19 OBJ: Category: Positioning TOP: Exam: Radiographers can control voluntary motion by: a. using a high kvp b. increasing the length of exposure time c. performing the examination in the recumbent position d. giving clear instruction to the patient PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p. 19

4 A decrease in technical factors may be required for a patient who has: a. edema b. emphysema c. atelectasis d. advanced carcinoma PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p An increase in technical factors may be required to penetrate a part on a patient who has: a. atrophy b. emphysema c. pleural effusion d. degenerative arthritis PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p. 41 OBJ: Category: Positioning TOP: Exam: All radiographs must be identified with which of the following? (1) radiographer s name (2) patient s name or ID number (3) right or left marker PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p The metric conversion of 40 inches is: a. 16 cm b. 18 cm c. 90 cm d. 102 cm

5 1-5 PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p The source of radiation in an x-ray tube (the anode) shall not be closer than: a. 12 inches from the patient b. 15 inches from the patient c. 12 inches from the tabletop d. 15 inches from the tabletop PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p. 31 TOP: Exam: Collimation of the x-ray beam prompts which of the following: (1) an increase in radiographic contrast (2) reduction of scatter and secondary radiation (3) reduction in radiation to the patient PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p Federal guidelines require gonad shielding for which of the following: (1) when the gonads lie in the primary beam (2) if the clinical objective of the exam is not compromised (3) when the patient has reasonable reproductive potential PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p. 32

6 Which of the following devices are considered IRs? (1) television monitor (2) computed radiography image plate (3) cassette with film PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p Recorded detail is primarily controlled by: (1) ma (2) screens (3) focal spot size PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is known as: a. angulation b. distortion c. geometry d. anatomic position PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p Which of the following must be cleaned after every patient? a. collimator b. tabletop c. gonad shields

7 1-7 d. x-ray tube PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p Which of the following is true when using computed radiography? (1) the IR could be opened for a few minutes without causing the stored image to be destroyed (2) collimation of the x-ray beam is not critical (3) final contrast and density adjustments of the radiographic image are done using a computer PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, pp. 33, The phosphors in computed radiography IRs are very sensitive to: a. kvp b. dust c. collimation d. scatter radiation PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p Radiographers who are educated as "radiologist extenders" are known as: (1) physician assistants (PAs) (2) radiologist assistants (RAs) (3) radiology practitioner assistants (RPAs) b. 2 and 3

8 1-8 PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p. 14 TOP: Exam: Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the: a. CDC b. ASRT c. ARRT d. JCAHO PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p Each radiology department must write age-specific competencies to meet the standards of the: a. CDC b. ASRT c. ARRT d. JCAHO PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p. 23 TOP: Exam: Gonad shielding is required when the gonads lie within cm of the primary x-ray field. a. 3 b. 5 c. 6 d. 8 PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Medium REF: Vol. 1, p Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a male patient the highest gonad dose? a. limb b. skull c. pelvis

9 1-9 d. lumbar spine PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p Which of the following radiographic examinations would give a female patient the highest gonad dose? a. limb b. skull c. pelvis d. lumbar spine PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p Which of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese? (1) image quality (2) ability to transfer safely (3) ability to find positioning landmarks only only only PTS: 1 DIF: Level: Hard REF: Vol. 1, p. 46

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